Mortuary Makeup & Embalming Technician Course
Gain mastery in post-autopsy mortuary makeup and embalming techniques. The course teaches vital skills in infection control, managing embalming fluids, suturing wounds, correcting skin colours, and creating dignified presentations to help restore a natural appearance and ensure a serene, honourable final viewing for loved ones.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Mortuary Makeup and Embalming Technician Course offers hands-on training to restore a peaceful, natural look for viewings. You will cover key areas like hygiene, infection prevention, record-keeping, consent processes, fluid handling, and basic cosmetic embalming. Gain expertise in fixing facial features for jaundiced skin, rebuilding the chest with suturing, detailed hand and nail treatments, plus proper coffin setup, lighting, and family communication for a respectful goodbye.
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Develop skills
- Post-autopsy embalming: use specific fluids, seal properly, and manage leaks quickly.
- Mortuary makeup skills: correct jaundice, bruises, and discolouration for a lifelike skin tone.
- Cosmetic suturing: seal chest cuts neatly for a presentable reconstruction.
- Coffin presentation: arrange lighting, positioning, and clothing to ease family sorrow.
- Mortuary hygiene: apply PPE, cleaning protocols, and biohazard measures to top standards.
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